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Westerly is a city of art lovers, so it should come as no surprise that the Chorus of Westerly has become well known throughout Rhode Island for creative and high quality performances. In addition to their own concerts, they bring in musicians from all over the world and host the annual Celebration of Twelfth Night. Their venue is the lovely George Kent Performance Hall built in 1886 and now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Chorus of Westerly Season
OCTOBER 2007
Tuesday October 9, 2007
Chanticleer
My Spirit Sang All Day
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
The concert season commences with My Spirit Sang All Day, a very special guest performance by Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer. The concert will include favorites by Byrd, Palestrina, Mahler and others along with
exquisite arrangements of folk songs, familiar gems and spirituals. Chanticleer's flawless intonation, diverse repertoire and thrilling interpretations are unparalleled in the world of vocal music today. With its seamless blend of twelve male voices, ranging from exquisitely pure countertenor to rich bass, Chanticleer has earned international fame as
"An Orchestra of Voices".
Saturday October 13, 2007
Singathon Fundraiser
Time: 4pm tba
Donation: $5.00 minimum in pledges to sing, $5.00 at door to listen
Reservations: 401-596-8663
The Chorus celebrates the new season with its annual warm-up known as the Sing-a-Thon. This fun, and crucial, fundraising event will take place on Saturday, October 13th, at a new time! Plan to make it an evening, with the Sing-a-Thon beginning at 4:00 PM, followed by a legendary Chorus dinner. Stay tuned for more information!
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NOVEMBER 2007
Saturday November 17, 2007
Fall Concert Lecture
Time: 12noon
Tickets: free
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Learn more about the music, the composer and the history of The Chorus of Westerly's Fall Concert presentations - Beethoven: Mass in C Major and Handel's Sing Unto God.
Saturday November 17, 2007
Fall Concert Open Rehearsal
Time: 2pm
Tickets: free
Reservations: 401-596-8663
One of the choral masterpieces of all time. A favorite of audiences the world over. Of special interest: the 6 pm concert will mark the Chorus of Westerly's 500th performance! To be performed with Handel's Sing Unto God.
Sunday November 18, 2007
Chorus of Westerly Fall Concert
Beethoven: Mass in C Major
Time: 4pm & 630pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
One of the choral masterpieces of all time. A favorite of audiences the world over.
Of special interest: the 6 pm concert will mark the Chorus of Westerly's 500th performance!
To be performed with Handel's Sing Unto God.
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DECEMBER 2007
Sunday December 16, 2007
Chorus of Westerly
Christmas Pops Concert
Time: 4pm, 6pm & 8pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Festive Decorations and jubilant voices usher in the holiday season with
traditional and contemporary carols.
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JANUARY 2008
January 11 to 13, 2008
Chorus of Westerly
A Celebration of Twelfth Night
Time:
Friday preview 730pm
Saturday & Sunday 1pm, 4pm & 8pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Now in its 34th year, Twelfth Night spins the tale of a cold-hearted King, a joyous bride and groom, and the terrifying family curse that threatens them all. A fun-filled spectacle of theatre, music, and magic celebrating the end of the Christmas season. A perfect outing for the whole family!
January 12 & 13, 2008
Peasants' Feast
Time: 6pm
Tickets: $15.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
This traditional feast complete with inventive and delicious Medeval cuisine will make your Twelfth Night something very special.
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MARCH 2008
Sunday March 2, 2008
Music of the English Cathedrals
Time: 4pm & 6pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Revisit with the Chorus of Westerly cathedral gems from England's finest composers. The music of Purcel, Vaughan Williams, Balfourd, Gardiner, Tallis and others performed by 200 voices accompanied by brass and organ will take you a world away - to a time and place of royalty, ritual and reverence. Enjoy the great pomp and pageantry of Britain's
extraordinary choral tradition.
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APRIL 2008
April 19, 23 & 26, 2008
Annual Auction Fundraiser
Time: tba
Tickets: ???
Reservations: 401-596-8663
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MAY 2008
Saturday May 17, 2008
Spring Concert Lecture
Time: 12noon
Tickets: free
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Learn all about the music, the composer and the history of The Chorus of Westerly's Spring concert presentation - King David by Arthur Honegger.
Saturday May 17, 2008
Spring Concert Open Rehearsal
Time: 2pm
Tickets: free
Reservations: 401-596-8663
King David by Arthur Honegger is acknowledged as the prototype for the 20th century oratorio. This marvelous musical journey into the life of the biblical King David also features guest appearances of Adam and Annabel Ridley from London, England as the Narrator and Witch of Endor, respectively.
Sunday
May 18, 2008
Chorus of Westerly Spring Concert
King David - Honegger
Time: 4pm & 6pm
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
King David by Arthur Honegger is acknowledged as the prototype for the 20th century oratorio. This marvelous musical journey into the life of the biblical King David also features guest appearances of Adam and Annabel Ridley from London, England as the Narrator and Witch of Endor, respectively.
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JUNE 2008
Saturday
June 21, 2008 (Rain dates June 22 & 23)
Summer Pops in Wilcox Park
Time: 630pm preshow, 8pm show
Admission is free
Information: 401-596-8663
Welcome Summer with the Chorus of Westerly, Boston Festival Orchestra and special guests. Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy!
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JULY 2008
July 12 to 18, 2008
Music at Ogontz
Choral Symposium
Richard Marlow & Freda Herseth
Time: tba
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
Saturday July 19 to 25, 2008
Music at Ogontz
Choral Symposium
Sir David Willcocks & Paula Rockwell
Time: tba
Tickets: $15.00, $30.00, $45.00, $75.00
Reservations: 401-596-8663
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